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In the fall of 2015, Congress voted down the Social Security strategies known as “file and suspend” and “restricted filing” which were collectively called “claim now, claim more later.” These [...]

While a first-party supplemental needs trust is designed to allow a disabled beneficiary place their own funds or assets in a trust, a third-party supplemental needs trust is meant for family [...]

A first-party supplemental needs trust is created to allow disabled persons to receive the benefit of their funds in a trust while still qualifying for and receiving government benefits. An [...]

If individuals receive Medicaid benefits during their lifetimes, Medicaid may have a claim against their estates for any amount spent on the recipient. This is called the Medicaid Estate Recovery [...]

An elder law attorney, also known as an elder care attorney, is familiar with the state and federal laws that impact seniors and their well-being. These attorneys are well-versed and specialize [...]

For unmarried individuals applying for Medicaid who have not commingled their funds, the state will not count the assets and income of the individuals’ partners. The state will treat each partner [...]

Bill 0080 — Relating to Family Trust Companies This bill revises the Family Trust Company Act to require that all family trust companies apply as a licensed family trust company, register as a [...]

Being one of the first ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) savings plans in the country, Florida’s ABLE program now allows individuals with disabilities to maintain their eligibility for [...]

When an individual goes to the hospital, they may not be admitted right away.  If one is not “admitted” to the hospital, Medicare will not pay for hospitalization and a patient may have a large [...]

A new federal law allows individuals to help their loved one with special needs save for their future without jeopardizing their public benefits.  In December of 2014, the Federal Achieving a [...]